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  8 hours ago — Economic Times

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  8 hours ago — NDTV Business

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  8 hours ago — Economic Times

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  9 hours ago — Economic Times

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  11 hours ago — The Hindu Business

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  11 hours ago — NDTV Business

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  11 hours ago — The Hindu Business

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  Brokerages see the recent market correction driven by geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices as a buying opportunity, identifying nearly 80 stocks across sectors. While near-term risks remain, valuations have eased and earnings growth outlook stays intact. Analysts expect volatility to persist but believe the downside is largely priced in, making the current phase suitable for gradual accumulation.
  11 hours ago — Economic Times

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  11.5 hours ago — NDTV Business

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  11.5 hours ago — NDTV Business

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  Markets staged a late recovery, but technical indicators suggest indecision rather than a confirmed reversal. Sudeep Shah highlights key Nifty and Bank Nifty levels, cautioning that volatility remains elevated. While IT shows relative strength, rate-sensitive sectors may stay under pressure ahead of the RBI MPC decision and macro uncertainty.
  11.5 hours ago — Economic Times

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  11.5 hours ago — NDTV Business
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  12 hours ago — The Hindu Business

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  12.5 hours ago — NDTV Business

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  12.5 hours ago — NDTV Business

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  A sharp market correction has dragged midcap stocks significantly lower, with 14 Nifty Midcap names plunging between 40% and 50% from their 52-week highs. The broader indices have also declined, reflecting widespread selling pressure amid volatility, making midcaps the worst-hit segment in the ongoing downturn.
  12.5 hours ago — Economic Times

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  13 hours ago — Economic Times

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  13 hours ago — NDTV Business

• RBI grants approval to Emirates National Bank of Dubai to acquire up to 74% stake in RBL Bank

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  13 hours ago — The Hindu Business

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  13.5 hours ago — NDTV Business

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  13.5 hours ago — NDTV Business

• ETMarkets Smart Talk | Renewables, defence to lead in FY27; infra and gas stocks offer high-risk opportunities: Siddarth Bhamre

  Siddarth Bhamre expects renewables and defence to lead market performance in FY27, supported by structural tailwinds. Infrastructure and gas stocks may offer high-risk opportunities post-correction. While geopolitical risks and weak earnings weigh on sentiment, FII flows could recover in the second half, with valuations improving but still dependent on earnings recovery.
  14 hours ago — Economic Times

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  14 hours ago — NDTV Business

• De-dollarisation, war, and debt: Why gold is regaining monetary relevance

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  14.5 hours ago — Economic Times

• Axis Bank to deepen insurance bet with Rs 389 crore infusion in Axis Max Life; stake seen at 19.99%

  Axis Bank plans to invest Rs 389 crore in Axis Max Life, raising its combined stake to 19.99%, near the regulatory cap. The move strengthens its insurance play as the sector expands. The deal remains subject to approvals, while Max Financial will retain majority ownership of around 80%.
  14.5 hours ago — Economic Times

• Oil prices surge while Asian share prices rise moderately

  Benchmark U.S. crude rose 11.4% to $111.54 a barrel. The price of Brent crude, the international standard, jumped 7.8% to $109.03 per barrel
  14.5 hours ago — The Hindu Business

• The architecture of resilience: Why India’s private credit stands apart

  India’s private credit market stands resilient amid global stress due to its conservative fund structures, strict leverage norms, and closed-ended AIF framework. Unlike global peers facing liquidity and redemption pressures, India’s system aligns investor timelines with asset maturity, reducing systemic risks while offering significant growth headroom in an underpenetrated market.
  14.5 hours ago — Economic Times

• Crypto Price Today: Macro worries, geopolitical risks weigh on Bitcoin, altcoins as Good Friday trade remains lacklustre

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  14.5 hours ago — Economic Times

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  15 hours ago — NDTV Business

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  Axis Direct has identified nine large-cap stocks, including SBI, Bharti Airtel and Bajaj Finance, with upside potential of up to 57%, while pegging the Nifty target at 29,480 by December 2026. The picks are backed by strong fundamentals, growth visibility and sectoral tailwinds despite recent market underperformance.
  15 hours ago — Economic Times

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  15 hours ago — NDTV Business

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  Canada has made in-person submission with mandatory biometrics compulsory for OCI applications from April 5, 2026.
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  Banking stocks have slumped up to 32% over three months, underperforming the Nifty amid FII outflows, rising oil prices and rate concerns. Brokerages remain selective, backing SBI, ICICI Bank and others despite margin pressure. Q4 results and FY27 outlook will be key triggers for the sector’s recovery.
  15 hours ago — Economic Times

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  15 hours ago — NDTV Business

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  15.5 hours ago — Economic Times

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  State-owned Bank of Baroda reported a 14% year-on-year rise in global business to Rs 30.78 lakh crore in Q4FY26, led by steady growth in deposits. Global deposits increased 12%, while domestic deposits rose 13%. The figures are provisional and part of the bank’s quarterly update, with final audited numbers to be announced alongside its earnings release.
  15.5 hours ago — Economic Times

• Petroleum Secretary met State Chief Secretaries, addressed concerns about LPG for autos, migrant workers

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  15.5 hours ago — The Hindu Business

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  16 hours ago — Economic Times

• RBI curbs widen dollar-rupee forwards-NDF spread

  The Reserve Bank of India has banned banks from offering or rebooking rupee non-deliverable forward contracts. This move widens the gap between domestic and overseas currency markets. Banks are now selling dollars locally and buying them abroad. This action aims to curb speculative trading and support the Indian rupee against the US dollar.
  16 hours ago — Economic Times

• HDFC Bank penalises 12 execs for role in mis-selling AT1 bonds

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  16 hours ago — Economic Times

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  Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly targeting an IPO valuation exceeding $2 trillion, potentially making it the largest stock market listing ever. The company is in discussions with prospective investors, aiming to raise up to $75 billion. This ambitious valuation follows a recent merger with Musk's AI startup, xAI.
  16 hours ago — Economic Times

• Raamdeo Agrawal's portfolio is down 17–18% — and he says this is not the time to panic

  MOFSL Chairman Raamdeo Agrawal advises investors to prioritize survival during the current West Asia conflict, which he finds harder to predict than Covid. He notes that while India's macro resilience has improved significantly, valuations are becoming attractive with the Nifty below 20 PE, suggesting the market is pricing in fear rather than an earnings collapse.
  16 hours ago — Economic Times

• Indices plunge 2%, then ride rupee rebound to log gains

  Indian benchmark indices rebounded on Thursday, closing higher after a rupee recovery spurred short covering ahead of an extended weekend. Despite early losses, Sensex and Nifty ended in positive territory, contrasting with global market weakness. Volatility remains a concern, though technical indicators suggest a potential near-term pullback.
  16 hours ago — Economic Times

• Rupee logs biggest gain in 12 years

  The Indian rupee saw a strong surge on Thursday, gaining nearly 1.8% against the dollar. This appreciation followed new regulations by the Reserve Bank of India aimed at curbing speculative trading. The currency reached its best single-day gain since September 2013. Traders anticipate the rupee to trade within a specific range next week as banks adjust their positions.
  16.5 hours ago — Economic Times

• Pharma calls in sick after Trump’s 100% tariff threat

  Pharma stocks fell Thursday after reports of US President Donald Trump mulling 100% tariffs on imported branded and patented medicine makers spooked investors in a weak market.
  16.5 hours ago — Economic Times

• Global Market Check | Asian shares edge higher as volatile week draws to an end

  Asian stocks traded higher on Friday, supported by easing oil prices and improved global risk sentiment amid Middle East tensions. MSCI’s Asia Pacific Index rose up to 1% after Wall Street rebounded. Hopes of partial normalization in oil boosted liquidity outlook. Focus now shifts to key US nonfarm payrolls data, even as several regional markets remained shut for holidays.
  16.5 hours ago — Economic Times

• Rupee at 100 will be a harsh check on India’s ambitions

  India's rupee has hit record lows, exacerbated by Middle East conflict and domestic economic fragilities. The Reserve Bank of India's currency controls backfired, signaling a loss of confidence. A rupee at 100 threatens to increase living costs, strain government finances, and impact aspirational spending, posing a harsh check on the nation's ambitions.
  16.5 hours ago — Economic Times

• Trump Will Impose 100% Tariff On Some Patented Drugs

  Duties for products made by certain larger companies will take effect in 120 days, while items from smaller manufacturers won't be hit for another 180 days, according to a White House statement.
  16.5 hours ago — NDTV Business

• Stock market holiday today for Good Friday 2026: Are NSE, BSE and MCX open or closed on April 3? Check now

  NSE Holidays for Good Friday 2026: NSE, BSE Holiday Today | Domestic stock exchanges NSE and BSE are closed for trading today on account of the Good Friday holiday. Commodity exchanges MCX and NCDEX will also remain shut.
  17 hours ago — Economic Times

• Gold, Silver Prices On April 3: Check Rates In Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore

  In the international market, spot silver plummeted by $5.49, or 7.32%, to $69.57 per ounce, while gold declined $166.79, or 3.51%, to $4,591.52 per ounce.
  17 hours ago — NDTV Business
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• Market Correction Largely Priced In, Investors Should Deploy Cash: Sunil Singhania

  Indian benchmark indices have fallen over 15% so far this year, entering a correction phase as higher transaction taxes, geopolitical tensions and currency weakness weighed on sentiment.
  17 hours ago — NDTV Business

• Stock Market Holiday: Are NSE, BSE Closed Today For Good Friday 2026? Check Full List

  Today is the first stock market holiday of April 2026. 
  17.5 hours ago — NDTV Business
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• Nikkei, Kospi Lead Asian Market Gains After Wall Street Rebound

  Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average climbed 1.4% and Korea's Kospi jumped 2.7% . Asian markets were closed on Friday in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines and Indonesia.
  18 hours ago — NDTV Business

• Wall Street Highlights: Dow Jones, Nasdaq Close Lower; S&P 500 Ends Losing Streak With Best Weekly Gain Since November

  The S&P 500 Index closed 0.1% higher after swinging between a 1.5% loss and a 0.4% gain earlier on Thursday. The Nasdaq 100 Index rose 0.1%.
  18 hours ago — NDTV Business

• Unilever just stepped back from food

  Why Unilever is hiving off its food business by merging it with McCormick.
  18 hours ago — Finshots

• West Asia crisis impact: Manufacturing PMI drops sharply to near 4-year low of 53.9 in March 2026

  The HSBC India Manufacturing Index noted that the new orders and output for manufacturing firms rose at their slowest rates since mid-2022
  18.5 hours ago — The Hindu Business

• US Stocks | US stocks end mixed as Iran war worries linger before Holiday break

  U.S. stocks closed mixed on Thursday, paring earlier losses as diplomatic efforts in the Middle East eased concerns over oil supply disruptions. Investor sentiment steadied after Iran and Britain signaled de-escalation, despite earlier jitters from President Trump's threats. Utilities rose, while consumer discretionary stocks slid.
  23.5 hours ago — Economic Times

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